One of the things I enjoyed seeing most at the PGA practice rounds at Quail Hollow this week was the large number of young people there. And many of them were asking for autographs that most of the players were happy to give them. There were a few who were “too busy or self-important” to oblige these fans (and shame on them) but the majority of the ones I saw took time out to sign hats, programs, flags, etc. for several minutes while moving from green to tee and especially coming off of the 18th Green where many fans waited for them. And when they did it made the day of the fan. What a tremendous way to promote the sport with these young people. We spoke with Luke Shenigo (age 12) who came all the way from Akron, OH with his family to watch some golf and meet his favorite golfers. He was very proud of the amazing autographs he got and said they were very nice while signing his flag. This is a piece of “art” he will hang on his wall for years to come.
Hoping today to get a little better photos if the rain stops….probably no sunshine but just having less rain will help.
It’s the time of the year that we ask for your help. It’s time to vote in the “Best of Warren County” polling. The Studio and Kelly have been nominated in several categories and we would very much appreciate you taking one minute to vote. Just 
While on a short trip in May I saw this old tobacco barn on the back roads of North Carolina. Having grown up on a farm I was glad to see it and had to stop for photos. Yesterday we painted this farm scene at our 1st Saturday Paint Party. Great job by everyone!!!
The final day of Art Camp at The Studio for this summer was yesterday….and the kids did it up right by painting Van Gogh’s Starry Night. They love this one….and so do we! Great work everyone!
The final session of Art Camp started yesterday with our youngest artists (ages 5-7) painting Matisse’s Lady in a Purple Coat. They did such a good job in only the 2 hours that we had. Terrific!!!
The Studio was “rocking” at the Birthday Party Tuesday and we have these rocks that we will be hiding around town today….along with a few more. Have fun hunting. (If you aren’t sure what the whole “Rock” project is all about 
Happy 3rd Birthday to The Studio-A Place for Learning! We can’t believe that it’s been three years since we opened The Studio to offer a place for creative classes in Front Royal. And create we have! We have offered classes in sewing, painting, jewelry making, cupcake decorating, photography, quilting, crocheting, knitting, paper painting, wreath making, glass painting, and much, much more! Are we having fun yet? YOU BET WE ARE! And today the fun continues as we have 5 terrific projects for adults and kids to make at our Free “Make & Take” during the birthday celebration from 5-7 pm including these super cute fabric brooches. Come make yours. See you this afternoon. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE STUDIO!
The Studio 